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SB55 BXD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,395 mi
Last recorded88,395 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 BXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,395 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 88,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Link bar lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Link bar lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes at area around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes at area around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic under trays fitted to underside of vehicle, obscuring components. Unable to visually inspect front to rear brake pipes, only those pipes around fuel tank area are visible.

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipes could be better secured and shaped

parking brake performance just met minimum requirement

Fail 14 Nov 2017 75,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipes could be better secured and shaped

parking brake performance just met minimum requirement

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,384 miles

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe not secured as per manufactured spec

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 67,307 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe not secured as per manufactured spec

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,459 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 61,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,188 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 48,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tyre pressure indicator showing fault

Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2012 37,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,050 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,954 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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SB55 BXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB55 BXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB55 BXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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